Midway Point

Midway Point lies within the top quartile of areas nationally for population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of recent, and medium to long-term trends

As of November 2025, the population of Midway Point is estimated at around 3,486 people. This reflects an increase of 102 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 3,384 people. The change is inferred from AreaSearch's estimate of 3,447 residents following examination of ABS ERP data released in June 2024, along with validation of an additional 112 new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 1,644 persons per square kilometer, higher than average national levels assessed by AreaSearch. Over the past decade, Midway Point has shown resilient growth patterns with a compound annual growth rate of 2.6%, outpacing its SA3 area. Interstate migration contributed approximately 66.0% of overall population gains during recent periods, although all factors including overseas migration and natural growth were positive drivers.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data, Tasmania State Government's Regional/LGA projections released in 2022 with a base year of 2021 are adopted and adjusted using a method of weighted aggregation from LGA to SA2 levels. Future population dynamics anticipate an above median growth for national statistical areas, with Midway Point expected to grow by 727 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting a gain of 24.9% in total over the 17 years.

AreaSearch assessment of residential approval activity sees Midway Point among the top 30% of areas assessed nationwide

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers in Midway Point shows around 22 new homes approved annually over the past five financial years, totalling an estimated 112 homes. As of FY-26, six approvals have been recorded. This averages to approximately 3.5 new residents per year for every home built between FY-21 and FY-25, indicating a significant gap between supply and demand, which may lead to heightened buyer competition and pricing pressures. The average expected construction cost value of new dwellings is $461,000.

In this financial year, $4.9 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded, reflecting Midway Point's primarily residential nature. Compared to Greater Hobart, Midway Point records approximately 64% of the building activity per person and ranks among the 75th percentile nationally. Recent building activity consists entirely of detached houses, preserving the area's suburban character and attracting space-seeking buyers.

With around 164 people per approval, Midway Point reflects a low-density area. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Midway Point is projected to gain 869 residents by 2041, indicating that building activity is keeping pace with population growth projections despite potential competition among buyers as the population increases.

Midway Point has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 29thth percentile nationally

No changes can influence a region's performance more than modifications to local infrastructure, significant projects, and planning initiatives. AreaSearch has identified zero projects that are expected to impact this area. Notable projects include Sorell School Redevelopment, Tasman Highway Duplication Project, Greater Hobart Urban Growth Boundary Extension, and Tasmanian Irrigation Schemes: Tranche 3. Below is a list of these projects, detailing those most likely to be relevant.

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AreaSearch assessment positions Midway Point ahead of most Australian regions for employment performance

Midway Point has a skilled workforce with prominent representation in essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate is 2.6%, according to AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data as of June 2025.

At this time, 1,859 residents are employed while the unemployment rate is 1.5% lower than Greater Hobart's rate of 4.1%. Workforce participation in Midway Point is similar to Greater Hobart's 61.6%. Employment among residents is concentrated in health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. Notably, employment levels in construction are at 1.2 times the regional average.

Conversely, accommodation & food shows lower representation at 5.3% compared to the regional average of 8.0%. The area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities based on Census data comparing working population with resident population. Over the 12 months to June 2025, labour force levels decreased by 1.7%, and employment declined by 1.5%, leading to a fall in unemployment rate of 0.2 percentage points. This mirrors Greater Hobart's trends where employment fell by 1.5% and labour force contracted by 1.6%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Sep-22 project national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Midway Point's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.3% over five years and 13.2% over ten years, assuming constant population projections for illustrative purposes.

The area's income profile falls below national averages based on AreaSearch analysis

In financial year 2022, Midway Point's median income among taxpayers was $54,245, with an average of $60,530. This is below the national average. In Greater Hobart, the median income was $51,272 and the average was $63,777. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 13.83% since financial year 2022, current estimates for Midway Point would be approximately $61,747 (median) and $68,901 (average) as of September 2025. According to the 2021 Census, household, family and personal incomes in Midway Point rank modestly, between the 36th and 44th percentiles. The largest segment of earners comprises 37.5% earning $1,500 - 2,999 weekly (1,307 residents). Housing affordability pressures are severe, with only 83.8% of income remaining after housing costs, ranking at the 36th percentile.

Midway Point is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

Midway Point's dwellings were 96.0% houses and 4.0% other types at the latest Census, compared to Hobart metro's 97.7% houses and 2.3% others. Home ownership in Midway Point was 28.2%, with mortgaged dwellings at 47.8% and rented at 24.0%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,404, below Hobart metro's $1,408. Median weekly rent in Midway Point was $370, compared to Hobart metro's $350. Nationally, Midway Point's mortgage repayments were lower at $1,404 versus Australia's average of $1,863, and rents were less at $370 compared to the national figure of $375.

Midway Point has a typical household mix, with a fairly typical median household size

Family households constitute 71.2% of all households, including 26.4% couples with children, 29.8% couples without children, and 13.9% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 28.8%, with lone person households at 26.1% and group households comprising 2.7% of the total. The median household size is 2.4 people, which aligns with the Greater Hobart average.

Midway Point shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators

The area's university qualification rate is 19.0%, significantly lower than the SA4 region average of 32.8%. Bachelor degrees are most common at 12.5%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (4.4%) and graduate diplomas (2.1%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 42.1% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications, including advanced diplomas (10.6%) and certificates (31.5%). Educational participation is high, with 25.6% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, broken down into primary education (11.2%), secondary education (5.8%), and tertiary education (3.1%).

Schools appear to be located outside the immediate catchment boundaries, requiring families to access educational facilities in neighboring areas.

Transport servicing is good compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Midway Point has two active public transport stops. These are served by five different bus routes, offering a total of 1,247 weekly passenger trips. Residents' access to these services is limited, with an average distance of 763 meters to the nearest stop.

The overall service frequency is 178 trips per day across all routes, equating to around 623 weekly trips at each individual stop.

Health performance in Midway Point is well below average with prevalence of common health conditions notable across both younger and older age cohorts

Midway Point faces substantial health challenges, as indicated by health data. Both younger and older age cohorts show notable prevalence of common health conditions.

Private health cover stands at approximately 51% of the total population (~1,783 people), slightly lower than the average SA2 area's 48.0%. This compares to Greater Hobart's 48.0%. Mental health issues and arthritis are the most prevalent medical conditions in Midway Point, affecting 11.3% and 11.0% of residents respectively. 62.4% of residents report being completely clear of medical ailments, similar to Greater Hobart's 62.3%. The area has 19.7% of residents aged 65 and over (686 people), lower than Greater Hobart's 22.3%. Health outcomes among seniors present challenges broadly in line with the general population's health profile.

Midway Point is considerably less culturally diverse than average when assessed alongside AreaSearch's national rankings for language and cultural background related metrics

Midway Point's population shows low cultural diversity, with 87.1% born in Australia and 90.9% being citizens. English is the primary language spoken at home by 94.4%. Christianity is the predominant religion, practiced by 43.1%.

The 'Other' category is slightly overrepresented compared to Greater Hobart (0.8% vs 0.6%). Top ancestry groups are English (34.0%), Australian (31.2%), and Irish (8.6%). Notable differences include higher representation of Australian Aboriginal (2.7%) compared to regional levels, Welsh (0.5%), and German (3.4%).

Midway Point's population aligns closely with national norms in age terms

Midway Point has a median age of 38, closely matching Greater Hobart's figure of 39 and Australia's median age of 38. The 0-4 cohort is notably over-represented in Midway Point at 6.2%, compared to the Greater Hobart average, while the 15-24 age group is under-represented at 10.2%. Between 2021 and present, the 75-84 age group has increased from 5.2% to 6.7% of the population, and the 35-44 cohort has risen from 13.6% to 14.8%. Conversely, the 45-54 age group has decreased from 11.6% to 10.8%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests Midway Point's age profile will significantly evolve. The 45-54 cohort is projected to grow by 223 people (59%), from 376 to 600, while the 35-44 group is projected to decrease by 26 residents.